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In today's episode, Kip delivers a candid and personal take on recent, somber events, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk and reflections on the 24th anniversary of 9/11. Kip also recaps his interview today on Making Money with Charles Payne, today's all-time highs in the stock market, and why he remains steadfastly bullish on the current melt-up bull market. Tune into today's episode to learn more.

In today's episode, Kip returns after an action packed few weeks, sharing stories from recent travels including an adventurous trip to Alaska and updates from his team’s visit to Snowline Gold in the Yukon. Diving straight into the markets, Kip breaks down an exciting day as the NASDAQ, Dow Jones, and S&P 100 all close at new all-time highs, and explores what these bullish milestones mean for investors. Kip tackles the persistent negativity around the market, addressing the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs revisions and why, despite headlines warning of economic slowdown, he remains “utterly amazed” at the ongoing market strength. He revisits the “Trump Economic Miracle,” highlighting the combined power of deregulation, tax cuts, tariffs, and crucially the relentless wave of what he calls the “innovation revolution.” These forces are fueling a generational bull market that is just getting started. Tune into today's podcast to learn more. 

In today’s show, Kip breaks down a stellar day on Wall Street, highlighting new all-time highs for the S&P 500 and major moves in sectors like small caps and semiconductors. He digs deep into the market's broadening strength, the powerful wave of liquidity propelling this bull market, and why falling interest rates could be the biggest untold story driving everything higher. Kip also tackles some headline making news from the Federal Reserve, exploring the latest controversy around Governor Lisa Cook and what it could mean for Fed independence and market policy plus what to watch as Trump and his allies look to shake up America’s financial system. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.

In today's episode, Kip shares some exciting updates about an upcoming trip to examine one of the hottest gold mining stories in Canada, Snowline Gold and reflects on the remarkable journey this junior miner has taken from 75 cents a share to over $7.20. He takes listeners behind the scenes on VRA's due diligence process, discusses how to spot mining scams, and previews the boots on the ground research coming straight from the Yukon. Kip digs into what sets the VRA community apart, from time stamped portfolio transparency to market beating performance posting returns over three times the S&P 500 so far this year.

In today’s episode, Kip returns from an epic Alaskan fishing adventure, recharged and ready to dig into the state of the markets after the long Labor Day weekend. Kip shares personal stories from the Highlands Lodge, recounting how his trip to the wilds of Pelican, Alaska, ended with more than just memories, plenty of salmon, halibut, and unique fish tales in tow. But it’s not all leisure. Kip is fired up about the markets, especially precious metals and mining stocks. He breaks down why gold’s breakout is just getting started, why mining stocks are misunderstood (and ripe with opportunity), and why he believes gold could see a “Bitcoin-like move” in the years ahead. Kip explains the macroeconomic forces at play, including the possible impact of Trump administration policies and the unprecedented flood of global liquidity, and makes the case for staying bullish even when the bears get loud.

In today's jam-packed episode, Kip covers a significant milestone that began with J Powell's surprisingly dovish speech at the Fed's Jackson Hole meeting, which led to a big rally from the small caps and an All-Time High from the Dow Jones. Tune in for all this and more—including actionable insights on what sectors to watch, where retail investors are leading the charge, and why staying long and strong could be the best move you make this year.

In today's episode, Tyler takes a deep dive into the under-the-hood action shaping today’s investing landscape. While we have entered a seasonally weak period of the year, there is plenty of bullish action beneath the surface, from surprising sentiment readings to intriguing breadth expansion. Most notably, he sets aside time for a special discussion on gold—exploring the potential implications of revaluing the U.S. Treasury’s gold reserves and what it could mean for both investors and the dollar itself.

In today’s episode, dives deep into a volatile August market, unpacking this week’s wild swings and what they mean for your portfolio. Despite choppy trading, Kip doubles down on his bullish outlook, arguing that we’re still in the very early innings of this bull market. He breaks down why current dips are buying opportunities, shares his strong predictions for year end and 2026, and takes a closer look at the “ocean of liquidity” fueling these moves. Tune into today's podcast to learn more. 

In today’s episode, Kip breaks down a particularly strange day in the markets, sharing his raw reactions and unique insights. Kip dives into the latest market turbulence highlighting how Bitcoin’s decline, tech sector sell-offs, and surprising moves in semiconductors all seem to hint at something brewing beneath the surface, possibly even a leaked speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell. Drawing on historical parallels with September 2020 and the power of market seasonality, Kip explores why September can be a brutal month for investors. Tune into today's podcast to learn more. 

In today's episode, Kip breaks down today's market resilience despite this morning's hotter-than-expected PPI inflation data. Investors leaned into the tried and true "buy the dip" mentality, and while we didn't finish positive today, we did finish near the highs of the day. Kip also dives into today's breaking news headlines from the tech sector. Tune into today's podcast ot learn more.

In today's episode, Kip breaks down a dynamic day in the markets, highlighting the powerful rotational moves between major indexes and the signs of a broadening, healthy bull market. Kip shares insights from his 40 year investing career, explaining why he's the most bullish he’s ever been and what indicators he’s watching like stocks trading above their 50 and 200 day moving averages to gauge the market’s strength.

In today's episode, Tyler breaks down today's All-time highs for both the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 after we received better-than-expected inflation data in the CPI print this morning. Tyler takes an in-depth look at the increasing market breadth, surprising levels of bearish sentiment, and shares why there is still plenty of room for growth. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.

In today’s episode, Kip kicks off the week with a deep dive into the latest market action following new all-time highs in the NASDAQ and S&P 500. Kip unpacks why so many smart investors struggle to outperform the market, highlighting the dangers of “analysis paralysis” and groupthink driven by mainstream financial media.As we look ahead to a data heavy week, Kip shares his candid thoughts on the upcoming CPI and PPI inflation reports, emphasizing why he doesn’t put much stock in government economic data especially with 35% of tomorrow’s CPI being guesswork. Instead, he recommends innovative platforms like Truflation for more accurate, real-time insights. Tune into today's podcast to learn more. 

In today's episode, Kip dives into the exciting developments shaking up the market and investor landscape. Beginning with President Trump's headline-making move to allow 401(k) investments into private equity and Bitcoin, and what it means for your portfolio. Kip explains how this will lead to an expansion of liquidity, fueling this bull market. Finally, he explains why America is seeing a return to the "wild west" of free-market capitalism. Tune into today's podcast to learn more. 

In today’s episode, Kip takes us through a powerful midweek market wrap. Kip reflects on another strong performance from the markets, diving into the ongoing debate around seasonality, market timing, and why his team at VRA remains bullish despite the cautionary tales from “seasonality bears.” He discusses the importance of a disciplined approach to investing and how systematic monthly dollar cost averaging in their top growth stocks has become a game changer by removing emotion from decision making. Kip also revisits his conviction that the bear market ended in early April, comparing the current recovery to the post-pandemic rally and making a bold case for why trying to time exits based on seasonal charts could be a mistake right now. He touches on striking topics from the mechanics of inflation, interest rates, and America’s “melt-up” moment, to the impact tariffs have or rather have not on inflation. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.

In today’s episode, host Kip Herriage takes us on a dynamic ride through market action following a dramatic bounce back Monday, highlighting why the rally is real and not just another “dead cat bounce.” From dissecting questionable government economic data and critiquing Fed leadership, to spotlighting the power of real-time AI-fueled economic reporting, Kip unpacks why he believes America’s economic future is looking brighter than ever and why now could be a magical time for optimists and investors alike. Tune into today's podcast to learn more. 

In today’s episode, Kip unpacks a whirlwind Friday filled with dramatic moves in interest rates, big swings for gold and the stock market, and a heated discussion about the credibility of government jobs data following a high-profile firing at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He also offers his sharp perspective on how political maneuvering might be impacting economic reports, gives an update on the red hot IPO market, and makes a bullish case for gold and Bitcoin. Plus, Kip breaks down why he believes this is only the beginning of a generational bull market despite the headlines warning of recession and shares some actionable investing wisdom you won't want to miss. Tune into today's podcast to learn more. 

In today's episode, Tyler dives into the latest tech earnings reports following another busy week of Q2 Earnings. Tyler also pulls back the curtain on Federal Reserve decisions, the ongoing impact of J Powell’s policy decisions, and why this moment in the market cycle might be a golden "buy the dip" opportunity. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.

In today's episode, Kip dives into the Federal Reserve following today's FOMC meeting, and more importantly, he breaks down the market's reaction to J Powell's ongoing policy mistake. You’ll also hear Kip break down this week’s blockbuster earnings from tech giants like Meta and Microsoft, highlight the structural strength in corporate America, and touch on why he still sees massive upside ahead for U.S. markets. Tune into today's podcast for a comprehensive breakdown of today's stock market action.

In today’s episode, Kip breaks down another action packed day in the markets as we ride a six day streak of all time highs. Kip covers everything from the kickoff of the latest Fed meeting to the robust Q2 earnings reports that have been easily beating analyst expectations. He dives deep into market seasonality, the looming U.S.-China trade talks, and discusses why there’s still plenty of cash on the sidelines ready to jump in should we see any pullback. Tune into today's podcast to learn more.